Apply for a dog patrol security officer licence
A dog patrol security officer handles a guard dog, which they use to help watch over a property.
To work as a dog patrol security officer in Queensland you need a Queensland security provider class 1 licence.
To get a dog patrol security officer licence you need to:
- be 18 or older
- have your fingerprints taken by the police
- pass a criminal history check
- complete the required training course.
This licence doesn't authorise you to carry firearms, handcuffs or batons.
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